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The military hierarchy authorized the making of the promise, because it was the law.
Prior to 7 June 1956, TITLE 37, Section 421 of the U.S. Code stated...

Under joint regulations to be prescribed by the administering Secretaries, a member or former member of a uniformed service who is entitled to retired or retainer pay, or equivalent pay shall, upon request, be given medical and dental care in any facility of any uniformed service.


The "TITLE 37, Section 421" words were added to this web page on 24 Aug 2007.